Do you really need to remove it in the winter to keep it from freezing up? We have big day-nite temp swings and need to vent some in the winter.
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I think you do need to remove it, or at least unhook the mechanism from the window. I left mine out and the temp. Went into the teens and the cylinder contacted so much it warped the frame I attached it to. There was no damage but if it was rigidly attached to a stiff frame it might bend or break the attachment points at rally low temps.
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I use mine year round, three years now. The univent is inside the greenhouse, so unless it's freezing in there you shouldn't have a problem.I'm in Colorado and it has been below -20 degrees F several times.
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I personally remove mine in November. I close my greenhouse up tight so I can keep my few plants warm all winter. My highs will only reach about 90 in the greenhouse or so in the winter and thats with temps outside in the teens to twenties. So I want to retain all the heat I can. As far as it freezing up, I've never had it do that, but I dont leave it in all winter either. Its just way to cold here to do that. If you keep it cleaned, and oiled lightly like instructed in the paperwork that came with it, you shouldnt have any problems. Hope this helps.
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I've been using these in small doors to vent low tunnels during the winter in an outside garden in Northern Virginia. We've had some nights in single digits and although I cover the beds they definitely get below freezing. The hinges are still working like champs.
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I think you will be fine. I take just the cylinder off during the winter (very simple and easy to do on my cold frame) because i don't think it would take the brutal NY winter. Not knowing much about your conditions, i would expect that AZ in winter is similar to NY in spring when i start my plants. There are nights that go below freezing and I've never had an issue.
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Gasper G. was right on the money! But, it is important to protect the unit from the wind. We have seen a number of outdoor units this winter (in NC) freeze because of the wind chill effect. Make sure exhaust vent is clear and a wind block set up around the unit. Hope this helps!:)
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I leave mine out for the month-long muzzle loader season in December without problems. If you are leaving it out and you get a bunch of snow, I've had the roof collapse, but after cleaning it off and pushing it back up it was fine.
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I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your... » Read More I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. « Show Less
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Yes,you can leave it out in the rain on, works fine. But you should put it away for winter before it freezes.
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It snows a bit here where I live and we leave ours up all year. Just make sure that you winterize yours with the proper chemicals, before covering for the winter. It makes life a lot easier come spring time.
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Tina; As far as I know there is no way to keep things from freezing. If you have a way to put it some place warmer because it keeps things 30-40 degrees cooler than the outside temps, that may help.
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Hi Davis ,I wouldn't , I thought about just leaving out , but changed my mind . If you room to store it for the winter , I say do it .
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They tell you not to leave it up year round, but I did. You need to drain it below the hose holes a couple inches.Then remove all hoses and the valves. Shock well and put in some altitude. I let it uncovered.I live in the North were it get below freezing for 2 -3 months. Once it Thames out put some more shock and agencies in it the put the hoses and valves back on,then hook up the pump when there's no more chances that it will freeze. Also they now sell a solar blanket that fits perfect and will help warm it up..
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I wouldn't leave it outside over the winter especially with the winter we had last year. Extreme temps cause things to wear out faster and can affect how they work. I'd store it in a garage or shed so it's not exposed to the elements. Coleman recommends keeping it covered when not in use as rain can also cause the parts to deteriorate and rust.
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You can leave it outside, but I do turn mine over to avoid freezing which does not allow it to work during that part of the year.
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Last winter we took the sides and base down and left the frame up. This year, the snow came early. We hope to take it down again during a thaw this week.
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We only get a little of snow, nothing real heavy. Heavy snow could probably sink it a little?? We've had that cover for about six years and it is still in great shape. A little dirty from rain/ice collecting on the top but still sturdy and zippers working fine. I feel the snow would slide right off if the top of the swing if it is kept tilted. In fact we just put it on the swing the other day and it still feels like the waterproof is still there!!
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It is not designed to be a seasonal product, but if you live in a place that gets heavy snowfalls, you might want to remove the panels of the roof since they would not hold much of a snow load. And they might just get brittle enough to crack if the temps get very cold and stay that way in winter.
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No, we keep our one around the chicken fence operating all year in ohios harsh winters. However, we cover it with a clear plastic bag to keep moisture out. Our other ones store fine in the shed all winter...with batteries out of the unit.
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I don't really know because I am not using it outside, but I think it might freeze up if it is not too sunny during the winter. I think you probably need something with a heater or that has constant power so it runs continuously.
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Since I installed mine our winter low temp got down to single digits and no problems. However, mine is installed under the roof eave, so it can't get wet. I imagine if you had to install it out in the weather that ice and snow would interfere with it's operation. I think it is a strong deterrent, as our visitors almost always comment on it whether they arrive day or night.